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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shinkansen to Kyoto

Composite routes from Shinkansen to Kyoto

Cheapest
3 h 52 min
Car
352 km.
from $19

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Japan Airlines
Website
All Nippon Airways
Website
Skymark Airlines
Website
Japan Airlines
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$63.52–$241.37
All Nippon Airways
Website
1h 11m
Every day
$88.93–$292.18
Skymark Airlines
Website
1h 20m
Every day
$63.52–$165.15
Train operators
Found: 5
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Website
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)
Website
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
2h 16m
Hourly
$60.98–$88.93
050-2016-1603
050-2016-1603
Call
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
50 min
Twice daily
$19.06–$27.95
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
Call
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Website
54 min
Every 20 minutes
0570-00-2486
0570-00-2486
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JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)
Website
1h 12m
Every 30 minutes
050-3772-3910
050-3772-3910
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JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
11 min
Twice daily
$1.52–$2.67
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
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Bus operators
Found: 2
JR Bus Kanto
Website
Shizutetsu Bus
Website
JR Bus Kanto
Website
5h 15m
Once daily
$29.22–$44.46
0570-048905
0570-048905
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Shizutetsu Bus
Website
7h 18m
Once daily
$48.27–$62.25

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shinkansen to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Shinkansen to Kyoto is to drive which costs $36.96 - $59.78 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shinkansen to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Shinkansen to Kyoto is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $36.96 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct train between Shinkansen and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Shinkansen to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Kannami and arriving at Kyōto via Shizuoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Shinkansen to Kyoto?

The distance between Shinkansen and Kyoto is 375 km. The road distance is 354.3 km.

How do I travel from Shinkansen to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Shinkansen to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Shinkansen to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Shinkansen to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shinkansen to Kyoto train from?

Shinkansen to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kannami station.

Train or bus from Shinkansen to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Shinkansen to Kyoto is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103.26 - $141.30 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Shinkansen to Kyoto train arrive?

Shinkansen to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shizuoka station.

Can I drive from Shinkansen to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinkansen to Kyoto is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Shinkansen to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 2797+ hotels available in Kyoto. Prices start at $27.27 per night.
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